Former UFC fighter Luke Rockhold has publicly appealed to former President Donald Trump, urging him to pardon Cain Velasquez, another former UFC champion. Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison following a high-profile case where he shot at a man accused of molesting his young son.
The incident and subsequent trial have ignited a national conversation about parental justice and the boundaries of self-defense. While Velasquez's actions were deemed illegal, many supporters argue that he was acting out of justifiable rage and a desire to protect his child.
Rockhold, a longtime friend and former training partner of Velasquez, believes Trump should intervene. "Cain is a good man who made a mistake while trying to protect his family," Rockhold stated in a recent interview. "I hope President Trump will consider his case and grant him a pardon."
Legal experts suggest that while a pardon is possible, it's not guaranteed. Trump would need to weigh the severity of Velasquez's actions against the mitigating circumstances and public support for his release. The former president has not yet commented on the matter.
Ex-UFC Fighter Asks Trump to Pardon Cain Velasquez
Former UFC champion Luke Rockhold is calling on former President Donald Trump to pardon Cain Velasquez, who was recently sentenced to five years in prison. Velasquez was convicted after shooting at a man he accused of molesting his child. The case has sparked debate about justice and vigilantism. Rockhold believes Velasquez deserves clemency.